Trail Running calendar near North Middleton 2026-2027

Join this timed challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Run as many laps as you choose over six hours to earn a themed medal and celebrate personal milestones on a scenic trail course.

A flexible time challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering distances from 3 km to ultra, Remembrance medals and distance pins. The event features signed trail laps, aid stations, goody bags and a two minute silence.

Experience a scenic trail run through 1,000 acres of tranquil forest and historic estate grounds at Slaley Hall. Choose between a 10km or half marathon course featuring live chip-timing and post-race refreshments.

A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley based at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre in mid-November. Two route options, 65 km and 50 km, follow forest trails, riverside paths and open moorland with marked routes and aid stations.

Experience off road trail runs through the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill. With 10km and 5km routes plus a festive 1.2km fun run, participants enjoy marked courses and post race refreshments.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

Experience England's loneliest ultra with a 55 mile winter run through the Cheviot Hills. This self sufficient challenge features GPS tracking and a 24 hour time limit for experienced runners.

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

A festive 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run along the River Wear near Durham Cathedral, with themed medals, a goody bag, aid stations and facilities at Durham Amateur Rowing Club.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Take part in a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Run as many trail laps as you choose to earn a themed medal, goody bag, and a seasonal bobble hat.

A 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham on 13 December 2026 offering flexible distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Finishers receive a themed medal, a bobble hat, aid stations and a goody bag with vegan options.

Experience a festive out and back fell race in the dark climbing 370m to the summit of Chapelfell Top. This 6.6km pathless challenge requires navigation skills and extensive fell racing experience.

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is an unmarked 38 mile winter mountain ultramarathon around the Lake District. This self reliant event requires advanced navigation skills and experience in tough mountain conditions.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

Start the new year with an undulating 7 km trail run through the scenic landscape of Brampton. This off road race features mixed terrain and concludes with a bespoke medal for all finishers.

An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.

Experience a scenic 10K trail run through woodands and the QEII Country Park in Ashington. This relatively flat course is chip timed and welcomes both solo runners and participants running with dogs.

Experience a trail running festival at Vogrie Country Park featuring multiple distances from a 1.6km fun run to a half marathon through woodlands and the scenic Tyne Valley.